The Road to Paradise (2015)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwrights: Jonathan Garfinkel and Christopher Morris
Director: Christopher Morris
Venue
The Aga Khan Museum – Auditorium
Run
December 2nd, 2015 (one night only)
Synopsis
A child suicide bomber in Pakistan, a Canadian soldier in Kandahar, an Afghan immigrant in Toronto.
Three worlds collide in this play about love and loss in the time of war. Based on interviews conducted with families of the Canadian Armed Forces, and families of the Pakistan and Afghan Army, The Road to Paradise is presented in English/Dari with a cast of Canadian, Afghan and Pakistani actors, and explores how the war in Afghanistan is affecting the lives of women and children. (humancargo.ca)
Cast
| Beau Dixon | Performer |
| Christine Horne | Performer |
| Andrew Lawrie | Performer |
| Cheri Maracle | Performer |
| Samiya Mumtaz | Performer |
| Parwin Mushtael | Performer |
| Sanjay Talwar | Performer |
Creative Team
| Jonathan Garfinkel | Playwright |
| Christopher Morris | Playwright |
| Christopher Morris | Director |
| Gillian Gallow | Set Designer |
| Gillian Gallow | Costume Designer |
| Michelle Ramsay | Lighting Designer |
| Richard Feren | Sound Designer |
| Richard Feren | Composer |
Production
| Elizabeth McDermott | Stage Manager |
| Kelsey Rutledge | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Kaitlin Hickey | Technical Director |
| Andrew Leeke | Technical Director |
